BJs Wholesale Club Holdings Inc (BJ)vsHelen of Troy Ltd (HELE)
BJ
BJs Wholesale Club Holdings Inc
$91.49
+2.05%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $11.35B
HELE
Helen of Troy Ltd
$26.81
+1.17%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $665.92M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
BJs Wholesale Club Holdings Inc generates 1156% more annual revenue ($22.81B vs $1.82B). BJ leads profitability with a 2.6% profit margin vs -22.7%. HELE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.97. HELE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
BJ
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
HELE
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-62.6%
Fair Value
$61.20
Current Price
$91.49
$30.29 premium
Margin of Safety
+71.4%
Fair Value
$61.95
Current Price
$26.81
$35.14 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 23 in profit
15.7% revenue growth
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Earnings expanding 24.9% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
2.6% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.0%
Elevated debt levels
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -48.9% — below average capital efficiency
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BJ
The strongest argument for BJ centers on Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 15.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : HELE
The strongest argument for HELE centers on Price/Book, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth. PEG of 0.97 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BJ
The primary concerns for BJ are PEG Ratio, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Thin 2.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : HELE
The primary concerns for HELE are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BJ profiles as a growth stock while HELE is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
HELE carries more volatility with a beta of 1.30 — expect wider price swings.
BJ is growing revenue faster at 15.7% — sustainability is the question.
BJ generates stronger free cash flow (224M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HELE scores higher overall (64/100 vs 58/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
BJs Wholesale Club Holdings Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · DISCOUNT STORES · USA
BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc., operates warehouse clubs on the East Coast of the United States. The company is headquartered in Westborough, Massachusetts.
Helen of Troy Ltd
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · HOUSEHOLD & PERSONAL PRODUCTS · USA
Helen of Troy Limited designs, develops, imports, markets and distributes a portfolio of consumer products globally. The company is headquartered in El Paso, Texas.
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